At Seeds of Caring, we imagine a future with more kindness, more empathy, and more inclusiveness. It all starts with our future generation. Our kids deserve a world that is kinder, more just, and more connected than the one we live in today. Seeds of Caring works to turn this vision into reality—to empower kids to make a real difference through service, social action, and community-building projects. We are raising a generation of kids who are change-makers and bridge-builders. Together with their grown-ups (that’s you!), we teach children about the causes of social issues, break down barriers that prevent us from living in full community with one another, and encourage our youth to use their hearts, hands, and minds for good. Together, we are creating a brighter tomorrow. Join us!
We don’t shy away from the tough stuff. Teaming together with more than 40 non-profit organizations, we help you and the kids in your life learn about and take action on issues of homelessness, hunger, systemic racism, stigmas surrounding developmental disabilities & the LGBTQ+ community, senior isolation & loneliness, and environmental care, and more.
Service projects may include assembling care kits for unhoused neighbors, packing sack lunches for food pantries, or conducting pet food drives for local animal shelters.
Social action projects may include anti-racism education that explores privilege, then invites kids and families to increase representation by donating diverse books and toys to local organizations.
Community-building projects may include, for example, music-making and visiting with members of the developmentally disabled or local senior communities.
A former teacher and licensed social worker, Brandy quickly realized after having children that it was difficult for her to give of her time to the community with her kids present—and volunteer opportunities for her young children were far and few between. That’s when she got her big idea: an organization created specifically to engage children in meaningful service. And that’s when Seeds of Caring was born. Brandy brings to Seeds of Caring a rich background in education, social work, nonprofit programming and management, and an unmistakable passion for helping others learn to be helpers. When she’s not proudly waving her Seeds of Caring flag, Brandy enjoys heading out to the hiking trails with her husband and three kids, traveling, and curling up in her Clintonville home with a book and her dog Annie.
Our small but mighty staff works tirelessly to empower our youth to create a kinder community with their hearts, hands, and minds.
Our grown-up volunteers generously donate their time and talent, making it possible for Seeds of Caring to offer a variety of projects & events to empower our kids and improve our community each and every month. Are you interested in getting more involved as a Grown-up volunteer in Columbus?
Want to help out in Indy? Learn more about our Indy Ambassador team here.
With a deep-held commitment to the Seeds of Caring mission, we embody these core values:
We are detailed, accountable, and possess a “can do” attitude, striving to continually increase our impact.
We practice every voice belonging at the table- from participants to community partners to donors. We believe that together we make the difference, and achieve this through shared goals and mutual support.
To keep us grounded, we pause to reflect, show appreciation for others, honor our shared humanity, and keep kindness at our center.
We embrace innovation, creativity and continuous improvement, seeing every challenge as an opportunity.
We operate ethically, openly, and thoughtfully in all that we do.
